We bought a red RS a month ago to replace our 2019 Traverse. Love it. Great update, the 22s ride great, it looks great, is ultra comfortable and spacious, they really did a good job w/this one. Only "complaint" is that turbo 4 just....sounds like a turbo 4. Wish they had kept he V6, our MPGs with that motors were pretty good and we always used cheap gas. A turbo V6 might have been nice! Supercruise is also a winner. Not perfect, but on longer road trips it's fantastic. We will definitely be paying to keep that after 3 years.
Our custom built 24 Traverse Z71 is in production as we speak and we are really excited! Our only disappointment is that we got a call from GM a month ago and they no longer make the panoramic sunroof for the 24 models. The manufacturer failed to produce enough for the 24 models and didn't anticipate the amount of Traverse's that they would be selling. The manufacturer are so behind on production that they are not sure if they will be able to have them ready for the 25 models. With our family growing, we had to opt out of the sunroof in order to receive the vehicle before baby #2 arrives. Other than that, we love this refresh and all that you can get for the price!
Good looking rig. I think it the interior looks great and appears to be very comfortable. The dash looks so integrated unlike so many others with the "tablet" sticking up. The center screen looks high enough that you don't need to look down so far for controls like others.
Excellent review video! I have a 22 Traverse 3LT fully loaded minus the cooled seats and memory seating and LOVE it. I am thinking about just sticking with my 22 until they provide a V6 option.
Nice review Tim. We have an 18 with 110k miles. Absolutely no issues. Not a fan with majority of controls on a screen you need to trust to always work. I saw this introduced with the Colorado and was immediately turned off by light controls on a screen. I appreciate the column shifter. Kinda old school. Overall looks nice. I am leery about the 4 cyl long term for such a big vehicle.
Glad gm is working on their seats. We considered this but decided the v6 in the pilot trailsport was probably a better long term vehicle. I don’t like the turbo 4 at all.
Us too. Bought a Sonic Grey Pilot in Black Edition. Looooove it. The tried and true V6 with no turbo was a major consideration. We get compliments on it everywhere we go.
So this does look pretty good. Even considered one a few months ago. The reliability scores ended up scaring me away. That being said, this engine could dramatically improve the reliability of the Traverse. So I will check back in 2 - 3 years to see if Chevy has, in fact, improved and then maybe I will consider one(there is a lot to like here - namely in the interior and the payload capacity.) The ZR1 here, like the Colorado, is the sweet spot in terms of price vs features.
I think I might more interested in the GMC Acadia AT4, even the base trim Elevation has fog lights. I'm glad they kept the same fuel capacity as they had in the old platform! I do like this platform's on-demand 4WD though.
You're likely to pay about $10k more for the Acadia and I think Chevy does a much better job with the display panels vs GMC doing the center screen in a vertical version horizontal manner.
And for the Negative, Z71 trim. $54,000. No memory seats and outside mirrors, only drivers side window is auto up and down, passenger seat is not electric, and universal remote garage door opener is not standard. What I have issues with so far.
The shifter is actually pretty nice, I like it. The engine is much better than people think. I have driven the Ford Explorer 2.3L turbo since 2016. This 2.5L beats it hands down. I have gotten 26 on the highway at 80 mph. That is actually better than the Ford. I like this engine a lot.
It's free for the 3 years and then it's $25 a month for continuous map updates an improvements to features and you can do a $20 a month AT&t unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot so you can always keep your vehicle up to date with adding new features
@@PickuptrucktalkCan't you also 'tether' your phone to get past any need and cost for another cell connection? I've seen TH-camrs do this and continue to use the built in Google map display.
Heckuva an extra charge for this over the base (LS trim FWD). I'm skeptical when I see ~$10,000 differences between starting and Z71 trim level. Even more when you move to RS!
Am i the only one who wants a cool looking vehicle.... without all the unnecessary touch screen crap on the inside.....just gimme a vehicle without the tablet crap
Didnt fix the motor, put a 4 banger stressed out by a turbo. Im sure it wont last long. Cant beat the 3.6. Found out the more gears you have in a transmission the worst it gets because the trans starts to gear hunt at lower speeds.
GM needs to bring SuperCruise to smaller vehicles. We are empty nesters and don’t need a 3 row vehicle. And we are looking for a road tripper vehicle with hands free driving. Unfortunately GM does not have anything for us.
We just bought a 24 Traverse LT with the Midnight package and my wife loves it
We bought a red RS a month ago to replace our 2019 Traverse. Love it. Great update, the 22s ride great, it looks great, is ultra comfortable and spacious, they really did a good job w/this one. Only "complaint" is that turbo 4 just....sounds like a turbo 4. Wish they had kept he V6, our MPGs with that motors were pretty good and we always used cheap gas. A turbo V6 might have been nice!
Supercruise is also a winner. Not perfect, but on longer road trips it's fantastic. We will definitely be paying to keep that after 3 years.
Our custom built 24 Traverse Z71 is in production as we speak and we are really excited! Our only disappointment is that we got a call from GM a month ago and they no longer make the panoramic sunroof for the 24 models. The manufacturer failed to produce enough for the 24 models and didn't anticipate the amount of Traverse's that they would be selling. The manufacturer are so behind on production that they are not sure if they will be able to have them ready for the 25 models. With our family growing, we had to opt out of the sunroof in order to receive the vehicle before baby #2 arrives. Other than that, we love this refresh and all that you can get for the price!
Good looking rig. I think it the interior looks great and appears to be very comfortable. The dash looks so integrated unlike so many others with the "tablet" sticking up. The center screen looks high enough that you don't need to look down so far for controls like others.
This seems a better choice for your wife than a mid-size pickup...
Not for the business though.
It's a beautiful vehicle. My wife used to own a 2016 Traverse. She downsized. So, I'm thinking of getting that model, Z71. 😊
Excellent review video! I have a 22 Traverse 3LT fully loaded minus the cooled seats and memory seating and LOVE it. I am thinking about just sticking with my 22 until they provide a V6 option.
That new 2.5 turbo ecotec motor is a beast
Nice review Tim. We have an 18 with 110k miles. Absolutely no issues. Not a fan with majority of controls on a screen you need to trust to always work. I saw this introduced with the Colorado and was immediately turned off by light controls on a screen. I appreciate the column shifter. Kinda old school. Overall looks nice. I am leery about the 4 cyl long term for such a big vehicle.
Glad gm is working on their seats. We considered this but decided the v6 in the pilot trailsport was probably a better long term vehicle. I don’t like the turbo 4 at all.
I’m with ya. Wife is going to test drive the Pilot this weekend
@@TheRoeshow0324 I really enjoy the one we picked up. Our friends liked it so much they traded in an escape for a black label pilot lol.
Us too. Bought a Sonic Grey Pilot in Black Edition. Looooove it. The tried and true V6 with no turbo was a major consideration. We get compliments on it everywhere we go.
So this does look pretty good. Even considered one a few months ago. The reliability scores ended up scaring me away. That being said, this engine could dramatically improve the reliability of the Traverse. So I will check back in 2 - 3 years to see if Chevy has, in fact, improved and then maybe I will consider one(there is a lot to like here - namely in the interior and the payload capacity.) The ZR1 here, like the Colorado, is the sweet spot in terms of price vs features.
I think I might more interested in the GMC Acadia AT4, even the base trim Elevation has fog lights. I'm glad they kept the same fuel capacity as they had in the old platform! I do like this platform's on-demand 4WD though.
You're likely to pay about $10k more for the Acadia and I think Chevy does a much better job with the display panels vs GMC doing the center screen in a vertical version horizontal manner.
@@dieselmutt8865 Yeah, you're right about that, I might explore the Explorer Plat V6 or ST at those GMC prices.
And for the Negative, Z71 trim. $54,000. No memory seats and outside mirrors, only drivers side window is auto up and down, passenger seat is not electric, and universal remote garage door opener is not standard. What I have issues with so far.
The shifter is actually pretty nice, I like it. The engine is much better than people think. I have driven the Ford Explorer 2.3L turbo since 2016. This 2.5L beats it hands down. I have gotten 26 on the highway at 80 mph. That is actually better than the Ford. I like this engine a lot.
I like it except temporary spare and 2nd row captains chairs-only on Z71.
It's free for the 3 years and then it's $25 a month for continuous map updates an improvements to features and you can do a $20 a month AT&t unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot so you can always keep your vehicle up to date with adding new features
Agreed.
@@PickuptrucktalkCan't you also 'tether' your phone to get past any need and cost for another cell connection? I've seen TH-camrs do this and continue to use the built in Google map display.
@@BobPritchardYes you can I'm sure but T-Mobile only gives you 40 gigs of mobile hotspot per month then it's unlimited 3G for my plan
@@BobPritchard I'll have to try that sometime.
It's a cool family vehicle
Heckuva an extra charge for this over the base (LS trim FWD). I'm skeptical when I see ~$10,000 differences between starting and Z71 trim level. Even more when you move to RS!
I just don't understand why Chevy Z71 doesn't have ventilated seats as an option . :(
Problem is....that 4 cylinder engine will probably not last very long.
It's a slighty smaller version of the 2.7L engine that's been very reliable in GM pickups both full size and midsize.
Why? Because it's a GM?
Which one do you like more, Traverse Z71 or Acadia AT4? Which one offers a more pleasant ride?
Traverse. GMC Acadia probably has a better ride though.
Please test the super cruise at night in the rain and in fog to test the limits
I did. Months ago. Did you not see the video?
@@Pickuptrucktalkno I haven't seen it yet
@@Maxwell1989 20:27 mark of this video: th-cam.com/video/ZxtqrEJK3co/w-d-xo.html
Am i the only one who wants a cool looking vehicle.... without all the unnecessary touch screen crap on the inside.....just gimme a vehicle without the tablet crap
Honestly, automakers tried offering two options (tablet and non-tablet) and found customers opted for the tablet more often than not.
@@Pickuptrucktalk I understand there's a lot of gadget happy people out there...but I wish there was more options for us plain Jane guys
Didnt fix the motor, put a 4 banger stressed out by a turbo. Im sure it wont last long. Cant beat the 3.6. Found out the more gears you have in a transmission the worst it gets because the trans starts to gear hunt at lower speeds.
GM needs to bring SuperCruise to smaller vehicles. We are empty nesters and don’t need a 3 row vehicle. And we are looking for a road tripper vehicle with hands free driving. Unfortunately GM does not have anything for us.
Side view of the back is horrible!
I prefer to drive my vehicle not my vehicle driving me ! All in All a nice vehicle but not for me !
So do you want fast or reliable? Xd